AliousNottingham Forest will be without key midfielder Ryan Yates for their Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.
The 27-year-old, known for his tenacity in the middle of the park, earned his fifth yellow card of the season during Forest’s hard-fought Boxing Day victory over Tottenham Hotspur at The City Ground, ruling him out of the upcoming match.
This suspension leaves manager Nuno Espirito Santo with a midfield reshuffle as Elliot Anderson, a regular presence at the base of midfield, will require a new partner.
Complicating matters further, Forest’s midfield options are already depleted due to injuries to Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring) and Danilo (ankle), both of whom are still recovering from medium-term setbacks.
Nicolas Dominguez, who returns from his own one-match suspension, is the likely candidate to slot alongside Anderson.
The Argentine midfielder’s experience and composure make him a strong choice, though James Ward-Prowse also remains a viable option for the role.
In attack, Anthony Elanga—fresh off scoring the winner against Spurs and helping Forest secure a fourth consecutive Premier League victory for the first time since 1995—is expected to retain his place on the right flank.
Morgan Gibbs-White will likely continue in his central playmaking role, but there may be a change on the left wing.
Jota Silva is in contention to replace Callum Hudson-Odoi in the starting lineup, potentially providing fresh energy to Forest’s attacking trio behind striker Chris Wood.
With a solid backline featuring Sels in goal, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, and Williams in defense, and a midfield reshaped by necessity, Forest will aim to extend their impressive run of form.
Their probable starting XI is as follows: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Silva; Wood.
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